Handmade Blog

10 Ethical Gifts That Give More This Christmas

This Christmas, choose gifts that give back. Our Ethical Holiday Gift Guide highlights ten meaningful, artisan-made Palestinian gifts — from olive oil and olive wood nativities to hand-felted ornam...

Palestinian Symbols of Resistance & Peace

From the keffiyeh and tatreez embroidery to the olive tree and watermelon, every handmade piece from Palestine tells a story of identity, resilience, and peace. At Handmade Palestine, our artisans ...

The Star of Bethlehem in Palestinian Tatreez & Check Out Our Embroidery Kits

Discover the rich stories behind Palestinian embroidery (tatreez) and the iconic Star of Bethlehem motif. Each handcrafted stitch carries centuries of heritage, identity, and resilience, connecting...

Palestinian Textiles: Weaving Culture, Resistance & Identity

Palestinian textiles are more than fabric — they are memory, identity, and resilience stitched by hand. From tatreez embroidery and Majdalawi fabric to wool felting and natural dyes, Palestine’s te...

New Crafts & Fresh Restocks

Fresh crafts have arrived at Handmade Palestine! ✨ We’ve restocked favorites like Nadya Hazbunova designs, Rand Dabbour notebooks, tatreez kits, brass jewelry—and on our EU site, keffiyehs are back...

Honoring Palestinian Heritage with Our New Strap Designs

Discover our newest embroidered strap design, inspired by Ramallah’s traditional tatreez. Featuring the iconic red and black thread on beige, this piece celebrates the unique regional embroidery of...

The Thob: A Living Thread of Palestinian History

More than a dress, the Palestinian thob tells stories — of region, identity, resistance, and love. Hand-embroidered using the traditional art of tatreez, each thob carries symbols passed down throu...

International Day of Tatreez: New Crafts and What Your Support Means

Today is International Day of Tatreez, a day of importance in Palestine.  Let's go back and talk about its history and the meaning of tatreez and share some of our new products with you.  A HISTOR...

A Gift from the Heart on Palestinian Mother’s Day

On March 21, we celebrate the love, strength, and resilience of Palestinian mothers. As we express gratitude, we also hold space for those who have endured loss or face struggles in motherhood. The...

Tatreez 101: Our Answers to Your Questions About Palestinian Tatreez

Tatreez 101: Your Guide to Palestinian Embroidery Tatreez is a centuries-old Palestinian art form, rich with culture and meaning. Passed down through generations, this intricate hand-stitching ador...